Journeys in Australia
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Australia Tailor Made Holidays
Whether you are planning your first holiday to Australia, or re-visiting this wonderful country, with so much to offer no two itineraries will ever be the same. On a tailor made holiday we can include iconic railways journeys, coastal self-drive itineraries or you may choose to simply fly from city to city passing over the outback and beyond. You may also wish to incorporate staying with friends and families into your trip. All you need to do is tell us how many nights you would like to spend with them and we simply leave these few days under your own arrangements before continuing with the rest of your travel arrangements. Being such a large country another option would be to focus your trip on visiting one particular region and with our first hand knowledge we can put together an itinerary so you have your perfect holiday.
We are pleased to offer a small selection of our most popular tailor made holidays which we can either adapt to your own requirements, or simply start from scratch. If you are looking for inspiration then please contact our travel experts to discuss your own requirements.
Call our Australia & New Zealand team on 0844 488 1123 or send us an enquiry
Classic Boomerang
13 days from £3855
Sydney (3 nights), Ayers Rock (2 nights) & Palm Cove (5 nights)
An ideal itinerary for those short on time, this exceptional journey takes in some of the cultural and scenic highlights of this unique continent. Enjoy the iconic splendours of Sydney and its world renowned harbour, view the natural majesty of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and finishing with a visit to Palm Cove where the lush green rainforest meets the clear coastal waters and colourful corals of the Great Barrier reef. Read more about Classic Boomerang
Australia Coast to Coast
18 days from £5325
Perth (1 night), Margaret River (2 nights), Perth (1 night), Indian Pacific Train (2 nights), Adelaide (1 night), Sydney (2 nights,) Uluru( Ayers Rock) (1 night), Kings Canyon (1 night), Alice Springs (1 night), Palm Cove (3 nights)
A comprehensive itinerary that encompasses a dazzling array of some of Australia’s premier highlights including the beautiful vistas of its western coast and the stark grandeur of its arid centre. Discover Perth and explore the vineyards of the Margaret River. Journey on the legendary Indian Pacific to Adelaide, before travelling up to the majestic landscapes around Ayers Rock. Revel in the serene beauty of the Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, before finally gazing upon one of the world’s most spectacular harbours in Sydney. Read more about Australia Coast to Coast
Antipodean Odyssey
22 days from £5585
Christchurch (3 nights), Queenstown (3 nights), Rotorua (2 nights) Auckland (2 nights), Sydney (3 nights), Ayers Rock (2 nights) and Palm Cove (3 nights)
An ideal itinerary for those short on time who wish to see the highlights of these two wonderful countries in one journey. Begin in New Zealand with a visit to ‘The Garden City’ of Christchurch before continuing to Queenstown admiring the snow capped Southern Alps, glacial lakes and boarding a cruise on the impressive Milford Sound. Discover New Zealand’s Maori heritage with a visit to the thermal region or Rotorua and continue to Auckland, the city with two harbours. Fly across the Tasman Sea to Australia and enjoy the iconic splendours of Sydney and its world renowned harbour, view the natural majesty of Uluru (Ayers Rock), followed with a visit to Palm Cove where the lush green rainforest meets the clear coastal waters and colourful corals of the Great Barrier Reef. Read more about Antipodean Odyssey
Grand Tour of Australia
22 days from £7770
Sydney (3 nights), Melbourne (2 nights), Apollo Bay (1 night), Port Fairy (1 night), Robe (1 night), Adelaide (1 night), Kangaroo Island (2 nights), Adelaide (1night), Uluru (2 nights), Daintree rainforest (2 nights) and Hayman Island (3 nights)
This comprehensive journey encompasses some of Australia’s most iconic cultural and scenic destinations. Discover the charms of Sydney and the cultural delights of Melbourne and Adelaide. Drive through breathtaking coastal scenery along the famous Great Ocean Road and view the fascinating wildlife on Kangaroo Island. Visit the Red Centre to view the mystical Uluru (Ayers Rock) and the domes of Kata Tjuta, before heading for Queensland’s tropical coast and the remote wilderness of the Daintree Rainforest. Journey’s end sees you relaxing amidst the idyllic majesty of the Great Barrier Reef, on the beautiful and exclusive Hayman Island. Read more about Grand Tour of Australia
Great Ocean Road and the Grampians
6 days from £765
Apollo Bay (1 night), Port Fairy (1 night), Wartook, Grampians National Park (2 nights), Robe (1 night)
Discover for yourself why the Great Ocean Road is so famous as you drive through epic coastal scenery, lush rainforests, quaint coastal resorts and majestic sights landmarks like the Twelve Apostles. This 6 day itinerary allows you to appreciate the region’s beauty, including the scenic Grampians National Park as you drive from Melbourne to Adelaide. Read more about Great Ocean Road and the Grampians
Ulura Kings Canyon and Alice Springs
4 days from £709
Ayers Rock (1 night), Kings Canyon (1 night) & Alice Springs (2 nights)
This regional mini-stay, operated by APT is a one way tour, ideal for exploring the sights of the Red Centre, whilst travelling in a group. Begin with a seeing a sunset and sunrise over the iconic Ayers Rock (Uluru) before transferring by coach to Watarrka National Park and the spectacular Kings Canyon. The tour concludes in the outback town of Alice Springs. Please contact a member of our sales team who will be glad to discuss how this itinerary can be included in your own extended tailor made holiday. Read more about Ulura Kings Canyon and Alice Springs
Luxury Nile Cruising the Bales Way
Watch the inspirational video of life on board one of our exclusive and privately owned dahibiyya’s for a taste of Nile cruising at its most authentic and luxurious.